biography
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1930– )
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| biography:
| Jazz musician, born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, SE England, UK. A trombonist and vocalist, he joined the Ken Colyer band, taking it over in 1954. By the end of the decade the Chris Barber Jazz Band was well established, and had made several hit singles, notably ‘Petite Fleur’, with soloist Monty Sunshine (1928– ). Several successful albums followed, including Chris Barber Bandbox and Best of Chris Barber (both 1960). He is married to the blues singer Ottilie Patterson. |
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